In the wake of three troubling incidents over the weekend, the Montgomery Police Department (MPD) and Mayor Steven L. Reed announced last week an aggressive series of actions aimed at bolstering public safety for all residents and visitors.
“Public safety is always our top priority,” said Mayor Reed. “We want our residents, our workers, and our visitors to know that Montgomery is taking serious and sustained steps to ensure their safety—now and in the future.”
The incidents included the tragic death of a 13-year-old, a critical injury from a separate shooting, and gunfire in the downtown entertainment district…